A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 3560118 Details
Epoch: 164 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3562009 epoch_slot_no: 19609 block_no: 3559952 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1519 time: 2019-12-27 10:41:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x786687ccaeb306d4fd715e843b3225ff5b295706d9e0ceaa54c435e6b3f62583Block Operator
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